
I Know I Should Care About This Book, But Do I?
Have you ever read a book and said ‘I know I should care about this book, but do I?’ In this post, we look at

80 Collective Nouns for Animal Groups
In this infographic, we look at 80 Collective Nouns for Animal Groups.

6 Stereotypes To Avoid In LGBTQIA+ Fiction
If you’re writing a gay character, write them like you would any other. But be aware of these six worn-out stereotypes in LGBTQIA+ fiction.

How Much Can I Write Between 1 November And 31 December?
How much you can write between now and the end of the year depends entirely on whether you write every day, are single, an introvert,

A Comparison of 6 Novel Writing Software
What software do you use to write your books or short stories? Are you happy with that novel writing software, or are you ready for

Sweating The Small Stuff – Focusing On Details To Make Your Character More Real And Rounded
Do you focus on details when you write? In this post we look at how to make characters more real and rounded by sweating the

The 18 Types of Sentence Connectors + Examples
In this infographic, we look at the types of sentence connectors.

The Shiny New Idea – Blessing Or Curse?
When writers get stuck, a mysterious saviour – the shiny new idea – is reaching out to us. In this blog, we ask if the

How Writers Torture Themselves (& How To Stop)
Writers must be nutcases. We torture ourselves to give birth to our creations. Why do we torture ourselves, and how do we stop the torture?

Personality Disorders You Can Use In Your Stories – Narcissistic Personality Disorder
This is the third blog in a series about Personality Disorders and how they can help you create villains in your stories. The first blog

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: George Lucas
This is the fifth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our fifth fictional world builder

5 Essential Exercises For Plotting
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for plotting.

5 Powerful Examples Of Disguise As A Device In Fiction
In this blog, we show you five examples of disguise as a device in fiction. The examples from classic and modern literature explain how writers

Do You Need A Writing Coach?
Are you stuck on a writing project? Are you battling to motivate yourself to write? Many writers need a little more help than a writing

5 Screenwriting Techniques To Write A Better Novel
Use these 5 screenwriting techniques to write a better novel. These proven screenwriting tips can make your novel come alive visually and help you avoid

Learn How To Write In Any Language
Do you want to write well no matter which language you use? This post will tell you how to learn to write in any language.

Why You Should Write About This Time
We’re all feeling anxious- including writers- and we don’t know what is going to happen next. Should we be writing about this time?

A Creative Life Online: Creativity And Grief And Depression
Welcome to the fifth post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about creativity and grief and depression.

3 Creative Things To Keep You Sane In Self-Isolation
In this useful post, we write about how to deal with the pandemic by recommending 3 creative things to keep you sane in self-isolation.

A Creative Life Online: Creativity And Money
Welcome to the fourth post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about creativity and money.